Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowl (Printable)

A creamy twist on pizza flavors with cottage cheese, marinara, vegetables and bubbly mozzarella for a wholesome low-carb meal.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
02 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
04 - 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
05 - 1/2 cup chopped spinach or kale

→ Sauce

06 - 1 cup marinara sauce

→ Pantry & Seasoning

07 - Olive oil, to taste
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

10 - Sliced olives, to taste
11 - Diced onions, to taste
12 - Fresh basil, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Spread cottage cheese evenly across the bottom of a medium baking dish.
03 - Spoon marinara sauce over cottage cheese to create an even sauce layer.
04 - Distribute chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach or kale evenly over the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then add optional toppings such as olives, onions, or fresh basil.
06 - Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers all the comfort of bubbling cheese and zesty marinara with a fraction of the carbs from a typical pizza crust
  • The cottage cheese creates an unexpectedly creamy layer that pairs perfectly with the savory vegetables and melted mozzarella
  • Everything bakes in one dish, making weeknight dinner almost suspiciously simple while tasting like you put in real effort
02 -
  • Cottage cheese releases water as it bakes, so dont panic if you see some liquid pooling around the edges
  • Patting your vegetables dry with a paper towel before layering them prevents the final dish from becoming watery
  • Letting the bowls rest for five minutes after baking makes a huge difference in how well they hold their shape when serving
03 -
  • Run a knife around the edge of the baking dish after baking to ensure the cheese releases cleanly
  • Broil for the final two minutes if you want an extra crispy, golden cheese crust
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